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Originally posted by eyeseepeedude
I think that showing the amount that someone has donated is a bad idea, but I like the fact that you asked. The reason that I think it is a bad idea is this:
Two registered users of TFP. One person has a spectacular job and can afford $100 within a one month period, and the other has a 'normal' job and can only spare $25 in a month. When someone goes and sees PRSN_A's total, then sees PRSN_B's total, they will think that A is doing more to support than B. We don't know your situation or anything about you, just the fact that you only sent us $25. Maybe you skipped a few meals to afford that $25.
My point is, (*since I know that I'm rambling on here*), what might look like a lot of money might be nothing to someone else, and what looks like a small amount to others could be tremendous that person.
(* Does anyone understand what I am trying to say here? *) 
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It's the My Fair Lady approach (if anyone has seen the movie). It has to do with a percentage of worth. 25 dollars is a small percent to someone who makes 100K per year, but it is a much larger percent to someone who only makes 7K a year.